Category Archives: Diocesan News

In the Japanese Shinto religious tradition, if an earthenware pot used for religious observance is broken, that pot must be restored. The pieces are taken and put back together, but into the adhesive is introduced an amount of gold to … Continue reading →

Programme10.00am Worship10.20am Jesus condemned – Bishop Kevin10.40am The women by the way11.00am Break11.30am Jesus falls; Simon carries the cross11.50am Crucifixion – Dean Reuben12.10am The silence of the tomb – Bishop Kevin12.30pm Final worshipIf you would like to find out more … Continue reading →

A meditation from Bishop Kevin, on the recent Blessing of the Crib in George Square, Glasgow. Emmanuel, God is with us. St Francis of Assisi in 1233 created a Christmas Crib in the town of Greccio. He wanted people to … Continue reading →

The official diocesan announcement can be found here. The bell tolls marking more than a death, a life of faith well lived. The sombre timbre resonates our grief, recalls voice and gentle smile, word of encouragement, blessing, prayer. Hands that … Continue reading →

Bishop Kevin is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev Kirstin Freeman as the Makar of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway. The term makar, borrowed from Scottish literature, relates to a poet or bard, coming from the … Continue reading →